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A few years ago, the fiance and I decided to spend our Spring vacation camping on Catalina Island.
I was a starving college student,
and he had limited vacation time,
so Catalina seemed like the perfect compromise.
Santa Catalina Island is just 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles.
On rare, smog-free days, you can even see the island from the coast.
Most people, when visiting this Island, stay in Avalon-
a tourist hot spot full of shops and restaurants.
Since we were on a budget,
we decided to travel to a different part of the island and camp for a couple nights.
Freeze dried food is better anyway.
The fiance and I spent our time exploring the island,
reading in the sun,
(the fiance) swimming in the freezing waters,
and (me) almost walking into a rattle snake- literally.
Overall, Catalina is a beautiful little island right on LA’s doorstep.
While it may not compare in tropical wonder to someplace like the Caribbean,
it was a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the real world.
I love your pictures, they're great!! I can't believe I still haven't been to Catalina, I definitely want to make it happen this summer! I'd love to camp in a remote place like you did, so pretty!
oh my goodness these pictures are beautiful!! I was born in Cali and debating moving back there when I graduate in a few months.. you may have just made my decision for me!
I've heard Catalina is amazing – certainly looks it.
whoa! do I live under a rock? how have i never heard of this place, amazing!
It looks just as pretty (if not prettier) than my side of the Caribbean – so beautiful to have that so close… xoxo from Trinidad
I love Catalina- such beautiful pictures!! Did you go to the ballroom? It's absolutely gorgeous. And oh geez- rattle snakes give me the creeps!!! Love those spring vacations!
Also- I tagged you in a post this morning :)!!
Um, excuse me, is that even real life?! So seriously jealous of this trip. It looked like, oh, only the best thing ever 🙂
xo – Michelle
On The Adventure
Wow, it's definitely beautiful!!
Beautiful photos! Looks like you and your fiancé had a fabulous time!
A few years ago my family took a sailing trip to Catalina; it's one of my favorite family memories because it was so much fun and so beautiful!
Its so gorgeous there. My husband and I both love it there, although we have not been there together yet.